Mucklagh student receives prize in national photography competition

Katie Rabbitte from St Coleman"s National School celebrated with her classmates at the Bord Gáis Energy Capture the Power Schools" Photography Competition awards in Croke Park recently. Katie won an i-Pod Touch for taking third place in the 5 - 9 age category for her winning photo titled "Mushroom Village". Katie was joined by over 150 other students and teachers from schools throughout Ireland to take part in a full day of interactive fun and energy education, including the science behind how to "bend it like Beckham". The winners and their classmates enjoyed an action-packed day experiencing five energy zones including bungee runs, radar goals and making smoothies by cycling a bike. Bord Gáis Chief Executive John Mullins commented: 'I wish to congratulate all the winners and entrants who took part in the competition. There were some amazing entries. Energy is the word for our future generations and Bord Gáis Energy is delighted to be supporting this unique competition which encourages young students to use the passion they have for the environment and energy and bring it to life with photography.' The Bord Gáis Energy Capture the Power competition was open to students of all ages across Irish primary and secondary schools. It encouraged talented young photographers to capture unique moments and has selected some of the brightest young stars in photography from all over the country. Leading professional photographer and judge of the Bord Gáis Energy Capture the Power Schools Photography Competition Leon Farrell said: 'There is some fantastic talent out there which made it very difficult to reach a decision on the winner. However Katie"s "Mushroom Village" managed to capture my imagination.' The competition was judged by an expert panel, which included professional and experienced photographers. To see winning entries please log onto the website www.capturethepower.ie